Vibe L4-1.8L (2008)
Axle Beam: Service and Repair
Rear Axle Replacement
Removal Procedure
1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle (See: Maintenance/Service Intervals).
2. Remove the 4 bolts (3, 4) and the 2 clips (5) in order to separate the following components from the rear axle:
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The brake pipes
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The brake hoses
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The park brake cables
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The wheel speed sensor wires, if equipped
3. Remove the 2 backing plates. Refer to Rear Brake Backing Plate Replacement (See: Brakes and Traction Control/Drum Brake System/Backing
Plate/Service and Repair).
4. Remove the stabilizer shaft. Refer to Stabilizer Shaft Replacement (FWD) (See: Stabilizer Bar/Service and Repair/Rear Suspension).
5. Support the rear axle with a block of wood and a jack.
6. Remove the following components in order to separate the 2 shock absorbers from the rear axle:
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The 2 bolts
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The 2 nuts
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The 2 retainers
7. Remove the 2 bolts (3) and the 2 nuts in order to remove the rear axle (1).
8. If necessary, use a press in order to remove the rear axle bushings.
Installation Procedure
1. If you removed the bushings, use a press in order to install the bushings.
2. Use a jack and a block of wood in order to raise and support the rear axle.
